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Thieman Tailgates

Thieman Tailgates – Built to Work. Made to Last.
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Thieman Tailgates

About Thieman Tailgates

Thieman Tailgates is a U.S.-based liftgate manufacturer with over five decades of experience building rugged, high-capacity lift systems. Their product line supports dry vans, reefers, service trucks, and flatbeds with versatile installation options for nearly every fleet application. Matthews Motors offers: • Installation and electrical integration • Replacement lift upgrades • Maintenance and hydraulic troubleshooting • DOT-aligned lift inspections

Vehicle Applications

Compatible with Heavy-Duty Fleets

  • 53′ Dry Vans & Reefers
  • Box Trucks & Straight Trucks
  • Dump Bodies & Flatbeds
  • Vocational and Utility Service Trucks

Parts & Service Support

Repair-Ready Liftgate Services

  • Hydraulic cylinder rebuilds
  • Power unit replacements
  • Liftgate platform repairs
  • Switches, relays, and motor kits

Why Matthews Motors

Certified Heavy-Duty Install Partner

  • Thieman-certified install team
  • In-house wiring and lift integration
  • Upfit-to-liftgate design coordination
  • Paint-matched installs available

About Thieman Tailgates

Thieman Tailgates is a U.S.-based liftgate manufacturer with over five decades of experience building rugged, high-capacity lift systems. Their product line supports dry vans, reefers, service trucks, and flatbeds with versatile installation options for nearly every fleet application. Matthews Motors offers: • Installation and electrical integration • Replacement lift upgrades • Maintenance and hydraulic troubleshooting • DOT-aligned lift inspections

Vehicle Applications

Compatible with Heavy-Duty Fleets

  • 53′ Dry Vans & Reefers
  • Box Trucks & Straight Trucks
  • Dump Bodies & Flatbeds
  • Vocational and Utility Service Trucks

Parts & Service Support

Repair-Ready Liftgate Services

  • Hydraulic cylinder rebuilds
  • Power unit replacements
  • Liftgate platform repairs
  • Switches, relays, and motor kits

Why Matthews Motors

Certified Heavy-Duty Install Partner

  • Thieman-certified install team
  • In-house wiring and lift integration
  • Upfit-to-liftgate design coordination
  • Paint-matched installs available

Thieman Tailgates – Built to Work. Made to Last.

Matthews Motors installs Thieman liftgates across trailers, vocational trucks, and fleet platforms that demand strength and reliability.

Conventional Liftgates – TWL & WT Series

Thieman’s TWL and WT conventional liftgates are built for medium- and heavy-duty truck applications. They provide high-cycle performance with vertical lift from ground to bed height, supported by rugged steel or aluminum platforms and powerful hydraulic systems.
  • Direct vertical lift from ground to bed height
  • Platform-mounted power unit (WT series)
  • Dock-friendly platform taper options
  • Hydraulic up/down and power tilt

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Lift Smarter with Thieman

Upgrade your fleet with rugged and reliable Thieman liftgates.